Elk Township, Pennsylvania local income tax
Tioga County · tax year 2026
0.5% resident earned income tax
Elk levies no municipal EIT and 0.5% to Galeton Area School District. There is no nonresident EIT for people who work here but live elsewhere.
Rates and collector
| PSD code | Resident EIT | Nonresident | LST | EIT collector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530306 | 0.5% | 0% | $0 | Berkheimer Tax Administrator (610) 599-3139 |
Elk is in the Galeton Area School District and the Potter Tax Collection District. Collector website: www.hab-inc.com.
What employers withhold
Pennsylvania employers withhold local earned income tax at the higher of two rates: the total resident rate where the employee lives, or the nonresident rate where they work. For someone who lives and works in Elk, that's 0.5%: about $250 a year on $50,000 of wages. Report the employee's PSD code on Form W-2 and on the quarterly return to the collector.
The local services tax (LST) of $0 a year is withheld from people who work in Elk, usually in equal amounts each pay period.
Pennsylvania's Act 32 rules: DCED local withholding tax FAQs.
Nearby in Potter Tax Collection District
| Municipality | Resident EIT | PSD code |
|---|---|---|
| Gaines Township | 1% | 530307 |
Running payroll in Elk, PA?
Sources
- Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Municipal Statistics (EIT and LST rates) · data as of November 15, 2024 · last checked October 9, 2026
We copy figures from official sources and re-check them against the source before every update. See our methodology. This is general information, not legal advice.